The more amazing the tablescape, the more likely your guests will remember it and your event.

She uses dishes that also double as centerpieces and decorative elements.

Plus, using items that have multiple purposes also lends extra spacesomething guests will certainly enjoy having more of.

A tablescape of beige, black, and white plates on different layers of place mats and three ceramic flower vases in similar colors sit in the centerpiece

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Want more design inspiration?

Always add flowers, Tina Yaraghi, the founder ofThe Enchanted Home, says.

Flowers elevate a tableany table.

Silver dollar eucalyptus runs down the center of the tablescape that also includes wood candleholders and marble charcuterie boards

Design by Jennifer Verruto / Photo byBlythe Interiors

Blooms bring nature indoors and provide a nice final touch that every table setting needs.

Just cut them short, bunch them tightly, and add to a pretty glass, she says.

Verruto likes to decorate tablescapes with silver dollar eucalyptus running down the center of the table for this reason.

A plaid tablecloth covers a table on which sits delicate ceramic plates covered in images of leafy flowers. The centerpiece is of white leafy flowers that match the plates

Design by Tina Yaraghi / Photo byThe Enchanted Home

Yaraghi points out that you dont need huge pillar candles to get the look.

A pair of small votives will do the trick.

Nothings worse than a beautiful table with no candlelight and just overhead lights.

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It is a distraction, Yaraghi says.

She explains how candlelight is a non-negotiable.

People often forget about rounding out the entire experience, she says.

She suggests thinking also about the music.

So, dont be afraid to select your favorite colors and patterns.

Fischer says that if you like it, your friends probably will too.

At the same time, think who the tablescape is for.

As a last bit of personalization, pop in some name cards.

This approach makes an entire table look like a culinary journey and delight for the eye, he says.

Adding height to tablescape design is an often-overlooked element.

And so, the most important thing is to keep your tablescape designs cohesive.

Consistency in style is key, says Kropovinsky.

Mixing elements is awesome but keeping a specific motif or style makes everything sound connected.

But be sure not to make everything too matchy-matchy, he says.

Instead, think of ways to allow for the continuation of your tablescapes main theme.

The secret lies in the combination of these materials," Kropovinsky says.